Iyad has more than 25 years of experience in real estate and hotel management. Prior to joining ALAIN, he held roles with Rotana Hotel Management and Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. Over the past 15 years with the group, he has played a key role in the growth and stability of the property portfolio.
Iyad is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the property department, including leasing, facilities management, and customer service across the UAE and international assets. He also contributes to business performance through the development and execution of operational initiatives.
Iyad holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Torrens University, Australia, and a Bachelor’s degree from the Hotel and Tourism Center in Damascus. He has also completed professional training in quality control, people management, and strategic thinking.
Cibu has 30 years of experience in commercial, cost management, strategic procurement, contracts, estimation and costing gained in leading real estate development and construction industries.
He graduated in Civil Engineering, a Member of the Royal Institute of Charter Surveyors (MRICS) and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (FAIQS).
Prior to joining Alain Asset Management, he worked with Emaar, Dubai Holding, Meeras, Damac, Dar Global in leadership roles in commercial and cost management functions.
Cibu is responsible for leading the strategic procurement, contracts management and cost control ensuring alignment of commercial role with corporate objectives to maximize profitability and operational efficiency.
Fouzia has over 12 years of experience in the real estate sector, with a track record of driving strategic process improvements and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. Her expertise has consistently resulted in successful project completions, contributing to the optimization of real estate portfolios. Prior to joining ALAIN, Fouzia worked with Emaar PJSC, honing her skills and developing a strong foundation in the industry.
Fouzia is responsible for developing and implementing quality standards, ensuring that all projects meet the highest industry benchmarks to achieve client satisfaction and uphold the group’s commitment to excellence.
Adeline is a legal professional with nearly 20 years’ experience in various in-house and private practice roles dealing with luxurious hospitality, private equity, funds, M&A, and international joint ventures.
Prior to joining Alain Asset Management, she served as General Counsel with Six Senses Hotels.
Adeline is responsible for the company’s legal and regulatory activities . Her prime focus is to provide legal advice to the Board of Directors, Executive Management, and other senior management, oversee compliance, and deliver efficient legal service that protect the interest of the company and add commercial value.
Adeline holds a Bachelor of Law (First Class Honours) from University of Leeds and Post Graduate Diploma in Practical Law from University of Singapore.
Rajeev has over 27 years of experience in accounting and finance-related matters, banking, and internal and external audits. Prior to joining ALAIN, Rajeev worked as Accounts Manager for a private manufacturing unit in Oman.
Rajeev is responsible for the overall financial and accounting functions of the group including financial planning, treasury and financial & accounting reporting as per the applicable laws and best practices. He is currently undergoing a Master’s Program in Finance / Financial Management.
Vipin has over 17 years of experience in the field of Asset Management and Investment Research, as well as extensive experience in other investment operations such as transaction settlement and administration of investment assets. Vipin joined ALAIN from Al Fahim Group, where he gained significant experience across asset classes globally. He has also worked for Abu Dhabi Investment House and, in India, for McKinsey & Co.
Vipin oversees the asset management and investment operations and is responsible for the implementation of investment strategy across asset classes, completing new investments and monitoring the existing portfolio.